HR Officer Location: Ballymena (Office-based) Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (37.5 hours) Salary: £36,000We are seeking an experienced HR Officer to join a busy and growing organisation based in Ballymena. This is a hands-on, generalist HR role, ideal for someone who enjoys working proactively and supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.Reporting to the Board, you will play a key role in delivering effective, compliant HR support across multiple sites and Head Office.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day HR operational support across the businessAct as first point of contact for HR queries, advising managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and NI employment legislationManage end-to-end recruitment, from advertising through to onboardingMaintain accurate HR records, systems, and time & attendance dataSupport disciplinary and grievance processes, including investigations and documentationProduce HR reports, absence analysis and workforce statisticsAssist with statutory reporting requirementsSupport learning & development initiatives, employee engagement and wellbeing activitiesContribute to wider HR projects and continuous improvementEssential CriteriaAssociate CIPD membership (ideally Level 5) or equivalentMinimum 2 years' experience in a busy HR Officer or HR Advisor roleStrong working knowledge of NI employment legislation and HR best practiceExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsStrong organisational skills with high attention to detailConfident using HR systems and Microsoft OfficeFull UK driving licence and access to own transportDesirablePrevious HR experience within the construction industryApplicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide supporting documentation.This is a great opportunity to join a stable, people-focused organisation and make a real impact within the HR function. WHJS1_NI